What is a valuation?

You may be asked in the process of buying, selling or mortgaging your home to obtain a RICS Valuation or Red Book Valuation. This is a formal opinion of value which can be relied upon by the instructing party. They are often confused with a 'market appraisal' which is an informal opinion on a suitable guide price for a property, and which are provided by estate agents in the hope of being instructed to sell a property.

We are RICS Registered Valuers. This means that we are part of the risk monitoring and quality assurance programme, operating to the stringent criteria set by the RICS. It also means that we are highly qualified, impartial, and up to date with the latest industry practices.

Our valuations can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. Our fees are competitive and value based.

RICS Registered Valuer. Valuation in Norwich

What type of valuations do we provide?

  • RICS Valuations for Help To Buy.
  • Valuations for Shared Ownership.
  • Independent valuations for home buyers.
  • Valuations for probate including Inheritance Tax.
  • Valuations for Capital Gains Tax including retrospective valuations.
  • Insurance Rebuild / Reinstatement Valuations. 


RICS Red book valuation report
What our customers are saying
Ruth Ivimey-Cook

The whole process was really smooth. We went for a Level 3 Survey with the additional drone/raised camera package. The level of detail in the survey was excellent, and highlighted some issues that we were unaware of. Thank you very much!

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4 days ago
James Whiteley

I felt like Mr Lockwood went above and beyond throughout the survey process. He saved me a lot of time, and potentially wasted money, by correcting me on the type of survey I needed. Mr Lockwood was extremely thorough in his report and ALWAYS answered any call or got right back to me if he was unable to do so. I really felt he was extremely supportive in a delicate matter. You get what you pay for with Lockwood surveys. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

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10 days ago
Alex Garcia Wylie

We recently used Lockwood Chartered Surveyors, and I was very impressed with the service provided by Andrew. He was extremely responsive from the outset and proactive in addressing my initial enquiry. The survey was conducted promptly, within the agreed timeline, and the resulting report was detailed and comprehensive. Andrew was also very accommodating to my specific timeline requirements and took the time to clearly answer all of my questions. I found the entire process to be efficient and professional, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services.

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1 month ago
Graeme Brooke

Andrew fitted a valuation survey at relatively short notice. He arrived on time and did a first class job in turning the report around for me. I was happy with the valuation & justifications. Any questions pre & post survey were turned around in a prompt & efficient manner too. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or use again in the future.

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1 month ago
Lewis Hoskins

We used Lockwood chartered surveyors for our RICS help to buy valuation and I highly recommend. Andrew was quick to respond and talked us through the process. Thank you for providing a great service.

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2 months ago
Christie Jade

Very speedy & straightforward RICS Valuation for my Help To Buy Redemption. Andrew was very helpful & accommodating towards my tight time restrictions.

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4 months ago